IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have moved- describe the new house- invite your friend to come and visit

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You live in a flat and you have a tenancy agreement which states that you must give three months' notice when you wish to leave. You have paid a deposit of two months' rent. Now a member of your family has a problem and you need to give up your flat and return home as soon as possible. Write a letter to your landlord /landlady. In your letter:- explain your circumstances- tell him/her what you intend to do- ask him/her for special consideration

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You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- Say why you want to sell your car- Describe the condition of the car- Invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday

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Formal Letter Task 1

Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the insurance amount you have to pay for your car each month. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to the insurance company. In your letter explain:- why you are writing to them- why you think the insurance amount should not be increased- what you want them to do

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Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school. In your letter:- ask whether the school will accept your son- describe his academic achievements- describe his interests

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You are trying to improve your knowledge of a language that is not your first language. You have a friend who speaks it fluently. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain why you want to improve your knowledge of the language- ask for suggestions on how to learn more quickly- propose meeting your friend to talk about it

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You use trains to reach the office but the timetable of the train has been changed recently. Also, the train you take to work no longer stops at your station. Write a letter to the railway authority about it. In your letter:- introduce yourself- what problems have been created due to the changes- what you would suggest them to do

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You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:- describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight- explain how missing your flight affected you make it clear- what you would like the airline to do

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You are going to visit the town where your friend went to university. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain why you will be visiting the town- give details of where you will be staying- ask your friend to recommend some evening entertainment

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You eat in your college cafeteria everyday lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter:- explain what you like about the cafeteria- say what is wrong with it- suggest how it could be improved

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